Best 5 Celines French Apple Cake Recipes
In the realm of French patisserie, few desserts are as iconic as the classic apple cake. With its tender crumb, caramelized apples, and delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this timeless treat is a symphony of flavors and textures that has captured hearts for generations. At its core, the apple cake is a testament to the beauty of simplicity, relying on a handful of humble ingredients to create something truly extraordinary. And while there are countless variations on this beloved dessert, each with its own unique twist, they all share a common goal: to celebrate the inherent goodness of apples and transform them into a culinary masterpiece.
This ultimate guide to French apple cake will take you on a delectable journey through the world of this classic treat. You'll discover a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a different take on the traditional apple cake. From the classic Tarte Tatin, with its caramelized apples arranged in a spiral pattern, to the rustic Galette des Rois, which encases a sweet almond filling within a flaky puff pastry crust, these recipes showcase the versatility and boundless creativity of this beloved dessert. Along the way, you'll learn the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, from the tender crumb of the cake to the perfectly caramelized apples. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the tools and inspiration you need to create your own unforgettable French apple cake.
CELINE'S FRENCH APPLE CAKE
A recipe one of my students did as an assignment. I promised her I would make it when I got home, it was so fast and easy and had really ordinary things in it. It is a nice recipe that makes a kind of apple coffee cake. Would be great for breakfast. She suggests serving it with ice cream or creme anglaise. I like it right out of the pan.
Provided by Kasha
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the dry ingredients, reserve 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Combine.
- Spray or butter and flour a large glass pie dish.
- Pour in batter. Add diced apples on top. I didn't peel them, but I was being lazy. Celine suggested making pretty patterns on the top of the batter with the apples. I just tossed them on, then pushed them down slightly.
- Sprinkle with the reserved tsp of cinnamon.
- Bake at 375° in a preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until done.
- Eat warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 172, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.6, Protein 5.8
FRENCH APPLE CAKE
With chunks of sweet apples nestled in a tender and buttery rum cake, this French apple cake is the essence of simplicity.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray. If using a regular cake pan, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and grease again.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using a handheld mixer with beaters or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and rum. Don't worry if the batter looks grainy at this point; that's okay. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chopped apples.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even the top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool on a rack in the pan. Once cool, run a blunt knife around the edges of the cake. If using a springform pan, remove the sides. If using a regular cake pan, carefully invert the cake onto the rack, remove the parchment paper, then gently flip the cake over and place right-side-up on a platter. Using a fine sieve, dust with confectioners' sugar (if using). Cake can be served warm or room temperature, plain or with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Freezer Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 13g, Carbohydrate 35g, Protein 3g, SaturatedFat 8g, Sugar 22g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 66mg, Cholesterol 77mg
FRENCH APPLE CAKE
A French style apple cake, from Dorie Greenspan. You get a very moist cake that doesn't bake up high, like others, as it's mostly fruit.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter an 8-inch springform pan and put it on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in small bowl.
- Peel the apples, cut them in half and remove the cores. Cut the apples into 1- to 2-inch chunks.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk until they're foamy. Pour in the sugar and whisk for a minute or so to blend. Whisk in the rum, vanilla, cardamom and lemon zest. Whisk in half the flour and when it is incorporated, add half the melted butter, followed by the rest of the flour and the remaining butter, mixing gently after each addition so that you have a smooth, rather thick batter. Switch to a rubber spatula and fold in the apples, turning the fruit so that it's coated with batter. Scrape the mix into the pan and poke it around a little with the spatula so that it's evenish.
- Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden brown and a knife inserted deep into the center comes out clean; the cake may pull away from the sides of the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully run a blunt knife around the edges of the cake and remove the sides of the springform pan. (Open the springform slowly, and before it's fully opened, make sure there aren't any apples stuck to it.) Allow the cake to cool until it is just slightly warm or at room temperature. If you want to remove the cake from the bottom of the springform pan, wait until the cake is almost cooled, then run a long spatula between the cake and the pan, cover the top of the cake with a piece of parchment or wax paper, and invert it onto a rack. Carefully remove the bottom of the pan and turn the cake over onto a serving dish.
FRENCH APPLE CAKE (OR THE 3/4 RECIPE)
This great cake has a ton of apples and a modest amount of sugar. Let the apples sweeten up the cake for you! This is so good. Don't add cinnamon, it wouldn't be French.
Provided by JKW
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in rum. Mix in 1/2 of the butter.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture; mix well. Mix in remaining butter and flour. Fold in apples.
- Scrape batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
FRENCH APPLESAUCE CAKE
I'm not sure what's French about this cake, exactly, but it's spicy and moist. It's also egg and dairy free and fairly low fat.
Provided by Jo Ann L
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Heat applesauce and oil slightly in microwave and add to dry ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Pour into 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 350* for 45 minutes.
- (Can also be baked in a bundt pan at 325* for 45 minutes. Cool in pan for about 20 minutes, then turn out and cool on rack.) Can be eaten as is, or dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
Tips:
- Use the right apples: Choose apples that are firm and tart, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. These apples will hold their shape and flavor when baked.
- Peel and core the apples thinly: This will help the apples to cook evenly.
- Toss the apples in lemon juice: This will help to prevent them from browning.
- Use a combination of sugars: Brown sugar and granulated sugar are used in this recipe to create a caramelized crust on the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake to set and the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
This French apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a caramelized crust and a sweet and tangy apple filling. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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